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4,111 ft
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:08:05
Avg time
90 ft
Altitude change
2,733 ft
Altitude min
2,843 ft
Altitude max
2,753 ft
Altitude start
2,841 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2,251 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
781 ft
Distance flat
00:08:05
Avg time
Selkirk Slacker Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMountain Shadows
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Where the town ends at the top of the gravel pit, and the forestry roads take you into the wilderness, Selkirk Slacker will be your entry point into the Mountain Shadows noodle bowl of trails. On this trail you’ll find smooth flow with a bit of climbing.
Selkirk Slacker starts off fairly flat and flowy. Then after a short descent, it heads south and begins to gain elevation crossing the Snake Hill downhill trail - Look uphill It then continues crossing over Roller Coaster and Chute the Duck. It’s reasonable to climb up Chute the Duck, but it’s steep. Make noise to let those coming down know you’re there. Alternatively, turning down Chute the Duck leads down to the Reflection Lake road, but it is not great for bikes. Selkirk Slacker eventually flows naturally into Reflection Lake Trail to continue to the Powerline. Now your warm up is over!
Selkirk Slacker is also a fun descent on your return, letting you enjoy riding your bike and not just squeezing the brakes!
Access Info
From Reflection Lake Trailhead ride uphill for 200m on the gravel road passing the rodeo grounds on your right. At the 200m point, you will see a signed entrance for the singletrack trail Rodeo Drive. Take Rodeo Drive all the way up to a 4 way junction at a gravel road. The signed entrance to Selkirk Slacker will be just to your right.
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- 8 miles average
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 754 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to selkirk-slacker trailhead
(51.288500, -116.944120)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selkirk Slacker
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Where is Selkirk Slacker located?
Selkirk Slacker is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.2885, -116.94412.
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How hard is Selkirk Slacker?
Selkirk Slacker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Selkirk Slacker?
Selkirk Slacker has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,733 ft to 2,843 ft.
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Is Selkirk Slacker a point to point trail?
Selkirk Slacker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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